Value

I love my job. Well, more accurately I love all of them. 😂 In fact, I love my work so much that for a long time I let it define me. And because I was building all my value into it, it was very upsetting if I felt like my leaders weren’t seeing how amazing I am. 😉

Now, don’t get me wrong...overall I have had extremely supportive and encouraging leaders. This was my issue, not theirs. I was placing too much importance on who I was at work, and so needed them to validate everything. Which just isn’t possible.

As long as I was prioritizing what people think over God’s opinion I was not going to be satisfied. I was asking my leaders to do what only He can do - see who He created me to be and encourage and equip me to live as that person. I was never meant to be a people pleaser, I was meant to be a God pleaser and show others what it looks like to live secure in His love.

“For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” Galatians‬ ‭1:10‬

So instead of trying to force others to see my value, or looking to their opinion to define me, I learned that I needed to find my approval from God and could explore what I had to offer to the world in other ways. I could do things I loved while volunteering, or working with other business owners, or supporting my friends. And you know what? When I let go of the need to be seen, I was seen more. I started to get more recognition and opportunities at work and outside of it. And, I became happier everywhere I was.

I remembered that God defines my value, and He says I am worth far more than rubies. Validation from others became unnecessary, and it was the most freeing changes in my life.

So remember, your value isn’t based upon anyone else, and don’t let anyone make you think it is.

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